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None of that is to say that I agree with the level of gun control in the Uk. I happen to think it has gone too far and become too restrictive. I wouldn't want a gun free for all. But some of the recent legislation to my mind was not well-thought out and was a knee jerk reaction to tragic gun deaths. I am similarly against the recent changes to laws on carrying knives - in particular the heavy sentences applied for those who do.
The element of the restrictions I disagree with is that 'home defence' is not considered a reasonable use and justification for gun ownership - though if you have a gun for professional sporting reasons and you then use it in home defence that is considered reasonable use.
I have a problem with the draconian sentences that are imposed for illegal gun ownership where no other crime has been committed. In particular the sentences imposed on soldiers who have brought guns home with the. It seems excessive if the gun hasn't been used to commit a crime to impose sentences that outlast the sentences for rape and some violent crimes.
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